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suspension

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of suspension

a state of temporary inactivity

trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights

Synonyms of suspension

abeyance, cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspended animation, suspense

Words Related to suspension

inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness

impasse, standstill

coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor

recess, recession, remission

downtime, idleness, layoff

Near Antonyms of suspension

recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation

Antonyms of suspension

continuance, continuation

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